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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.83, 89.44 and 37.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.83, 89.44 and 37.19 is: 51.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.83 : 89.44 = 37.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.83/89.44 = 37.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.83x = 89.44 × 37.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.83x = 3,326.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326.15/64.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.31

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